Cider Description:A unique blend of traditional apple varieties from the Okanagan Valley pressed and fermented with Fraser Valley raspberries. This sparkling cider has a distinct well- balanced aroma that leaves a hint of raspberry after each sip.

Cidery Description: Scenic Road’s orchards have produced eight decades of harvest. Our backyard is home to the apple varieties found in our small-batch, hand crafted ciders. Follow the Scenic Road to our tasting room and savour the taste of the good life!

Price: $8.17 CAN (~$6.58 USD)Where Bought: The Strath in Victoria B.C.Where Drank: homeHow Found: Browsing, while we were on a cruise port stop. This is a gem of a bottle shop near downtown Victoria and the port, with a little bit of everything.

My Opinion: I liked it. I’m glad this didn’t get the sweet raspberry candy scent/flavor which I’ve commonly found with fruity ciders. However, this is a rather simple easy-drinking cider, which I think may be better suited for cans (although the price for a 500ml bottle was pretty reasonable).

Most Similar to:Raven’s Moon Apple Raspberry, which is also a B.C. cider, although that one was significantly more tart and less sessionable (and a bit more complex); I think Scenic Road has the edge over Raven’s Moon for raspberry cider. All the other raspberry ciders I’ve had have been significantly more sweet.

Closing Notes: This would be great especially in spring/summer, for folks who want a fruity and flavorful cider without much sweetness.